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World Cup 2010: Ghana's Captain Stephen Appiah Sure Of Going To South Africa
The skipper says it would be a blow to miss out at the World Cup…
07-Apr-2010 9:37:00 PM
By K.N.S Mensah, Goal.com
Black Stars’ captain Stephen Appiah has stated that, in spite of his injury woes, he will make it into Ghana’s team for the summer World Cup.
The Bologna midfielder said he would be very surprised to be left out of coach Milovan Rajevac’s squad because he is one of the big shots needed at the global football fiesta.
"This is the finest gathering of those who call the shots in the game. I see myself as a big shot and would be a big loss if I don't make it into Milovan's team,” Appiah told Soccer Week.
"For those who think I am finished, they should just be on the lookout. South Africa will prove why I am still the Tornado.
"I am very determined to break into the first team. This is an opportunity I wouldn't want to miss. Ask 10 out of 11 players and they will tell you how important the World Cup or any major tournament is to their career.”
The inspirational captain says South Africa 2010 will see an improvement on Ghana’s splendid record at the last World Cup in Germany.
He said: "This is our second outing and we are keen on doing better than we did in Germany.
"Four years ago, people said we were fantastic but I don't know what they will say this time around. Maybe stupendous or something! I don't know. I am looking forward to our first match against Serbia and so are the other guys.
"I have talked to [Michael] Essien and [Sulley] Muntari and both tell me they are going to have a feast of sorts.
"The young ones are also keen on making statements for themselves. That commitment and zeal to die for the nation alone should tell you how important and serious all of us are taking this World Cup."
The player led a highly motivated side to their maiden World Cup in Germany under the tutelage of coach Ratomir Dujkovic and finished at the round of 16.
The 29-year-old has been out of play for a number of months due to injuries.
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The Bologna midfielder said he would be very surprised to be left out of coach Milovan Rajevac’s squad because he is one of the big shots needed at the global football fiesta.
"This is the finest gathering of those who call the shots in the game. I see myself as a big shot and would be a big loss if I don't make it into Milovan's team,” Appiah told Soccer Week.
"For those who think I am finished, they should just be on the lookout. South Africa will prove why I am still the Tornado.
"I am very determined to break into the first team. This is an opportunity I wouldn't want to miss. Ask 10 out of 11 players and they will tell you how important the World Cup or any major tournament is to their career.”
The inspirational captain says South Africa 2010 will see an improvement on Ghana’s splendid record at the last World Cup in Germany.
He said: "This is our second outing and we are keen on doing better than we did in Germany.
"Four years ago, people said we were fantastic but I don't know what they will say this time around. Maybe stupendous or something! I don't know. I am looking forward to our first match against Serbia and so are the other guys.
"I have talked to [Michael] Essien and [Sulley] Muntari and both tell me they are going to have a feast of sorts.
"The young ones are also keen on making statements for themselves. That commitment and zeal to die for the nation alone should tell you how important and serious all of us are taking this World Cup."
The player led a highly motivated side to their maiden World Cup in Germany under the tutelage of coach Ratomir Dujkovic and finished at the round of 16.
The 29-year-old has been out of play for a number of months due to injuries.
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